Brookfield Residential’s Alberta team is redefining what Net Zero construction looks like in Calgary’s growing communities. In the award-winning community of Seton, the team proved that high-performance homes don’t require custom materials or specialized trades.
The Wicklow, a semi-detached home in southeast Calgary, was intentionally designed to achieve Net Zero performance despite real-world limitations - limited roof space, no garage, and the inclusion of a secondary suite.
Rather than reinventing the process, Brookfield’s Alberta team focused on smarter coordination and integrated design. Key decisions included:
- Prefabricated wall panels to improve efficiency, despite transport and installation complexity
- Increased exterior insulation to boost performance within a compact footprint
- Optimized mechanical systems to fit Net Zero requirements into limited space
Every element—from energy systems to building envelope—was approached as part of a unified strategy to deliver a Net Zero home on a smaller lot.
The team shares the full story in the June issue of Green Home Builder. They break down the build, the challenges, and how this project is helping shape the future of energy-efficient homes in Calgary and across Alberta.
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